System diagnostic testing must follow visual assessment of the front passenger Air Bag assembly after any collision takes place. Any vehicle that does not encounter collisions needs its front passenger Air Bag door checked for minor breaks, tiny fractures and clear color alterations. Prior to any inspection of the front passenger Air Bag assembly following a collision without deployment check for damage on the Air Bag door as well as any wire harness and connector damage and instrument panel and reinforcement deformation. Deformation of the instrument panel requires a panel replacement instead of attempting repairs. During new Air Bag assembly installation keep a uniform distance between the Air Bag door and instrument panel without allowing any obstruction to occur. When an Air Bag deploys in a vehicle you must recheck diagnostics while examining all instrument panel and reinforcement components and glove compartment door for deformation and inspecting the connectors and wire harnesses for any damage. The examination of the steering wheel pad should include a search for any cuts or cracks as well as discoloration while confirming that it presents no obstacles to wheel control. The replacement of the steering wheel pad becomes necessary when the horn button contact plate shows any deformation. The SRS wire harness at the instrument panel should have no exposed wires or breaks and all its connectors need to be standard yellow. The
Air Bag Sensor assembly must undergo fault evaluation and needs replacing after it has deployed. A diagnostic test should be performed on the front Air Bag sensor before inspecting any front fender damage to ensure its bracket remains undamaged while also checking for broken paint and sensor case or connector defects. Replacement of front Air Bag sensors needs to be performed when they are deployed or faulty or dropped using proper removal methods and installation steps.